‘Doctor Who’ Brings Back Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper in New Audio Series

Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper are returning to Doctor Who! The original stars of the 2005 revival will reunite as the Ninth Doctor and his companion, Rose Tyler. However, this time, they will appear in an audio drama instead of on TV.

The new series, The Ninth Doctor Adventures, will feature twelve full-cast episodes. It marks the 20th anniversary of their first appearance in Doctor Who. The first episode, Snare, is written by Tim Foley and takes place between Father’s Day and The Empty Child.

Here’s the official synopsis from Big Finish:

“Kevin left the Powell Estate a long time ago. He wasn’t going to be trapped there. But all these years later, he’s back and clearing out his dad’s old flat. At least his neighbors, the Tylers, are still here.

But Rose has a strange new man in her life. And this Doctor’s going to show Kevin a world he never knew existed. Unfortunately, something ancient is stirring on the Estate. Perhaps Kevin will be trapped here after all…”

Writer Tim Foley shared his excitement about working on the project:

“I was a kid of the wilderness years, with a knapsack full of books and audios and videos, but 2005 saw actual Doctor Who actually broadcast on the actual telly. It was incredibly special for me then, and the Ninth Doctor and Rose continue to be incredibly special for me now. Wherever you are on the globe, you will surely have heard my whoops of joy when I was asked to write for this new series.”

He also described what fans can expect from Snare:

“It’s great to kick things off with Snare, a character-driven opener back on the Powell Estate. We’re picking up right after Father’s Day, where the family drama from that story still continues to make ripples. You’ll meet one of Rose’s old friends, Kevin, and learn what secrets are being hidden in his dad’s old flat. You’ll also encounter Jackie Tyler’s cooking, so stay strong.”

Fans will be happy to hear that Camille Coduri will return as Jackie Tyler, Rose’s mum. Her presence adds another layer of authenticity and nostalgia to the story.

Snare will be released on August 25 by Big Finish. Fans eager to hear the Ninth Doctor and Rose together again can pre-order the audio series now. This exciting new adventure brings back beloved characters and offers fresh stories for longtime Doctor Who fans.

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